Baked Gouda Mac and Cheese with Roasted Veggies
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Baked Gouda Mac and Cheese with Roasted Veggies
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This Baked Gouda Mac and Cheese with Roasted Veggies is a fancier take on the traditional dish. Filled with creamy, rich gouda and healthy roasted vegetables, it's perfect for your next holiday affair.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup pasta water
- ½ cup white onion diced
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- 1 small Jalapeño diced
- 1 cup mushrooms diced
- 1 bushel broccolini
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ cup gouda cheese grated
- 1 cup specialty gouda cheese can be flavored or the same as above (I used a truffle gouda cheese)
- 1 cup milk
- pinch cracked pepper
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- pinch truffle salt
- 1 cup crackers crushed
Instructions
- Make pasta according to box instructions. Set aside 1 cup of pasta water for the cheese sauce.
- While pasta is cooking, dice white onion, red pepper, jalapeno, mushrooms, and a small bushel of broccolini.
- Heat a skillet to medium heat. Add a tablespoon of butter and sauté the vegetables. Once slightly charred, add a splash of cold water and cover skillet to let broccolini to steam.
- Add cooked noodles to the pan. Then, toss with the vegetables.
- Heat another tablespoon of butter in a sauce pot. Then, add pasta water, finely shredded gouda cheese, and milk. Grate wedge of specialty gouda over the sauce pot. You should have about 1 ½ cups of shredded gouda in total.
- Whisk cheese sauce continuously until all the cheese is melted. Then, add in cracked pepper, red pepper flakes, and a dash of truffle salt.
- Grease a baking dish. Add in noodles and vegetables. Pour on cheese sauce and stir together.
- Layer mac and cheese with 1 cup of finely crushed crackers. Top with more finely grated fresh gouda if desired.
- Bake at 350°F for 15-18 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the crackers are lightly toasted. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- If your pasta water is already down the drain, then you can mix ¼ teaspoon of cornstarch in 1 cup of water to obtain the same consistency. Just make sure the water is warm, mix thoroughly, and proceed with making the cheese sauce as written.
- To make this recipe a full meal, add a cooked protein like chicken or sausage. You could also use ground beef. Mix it in with the mac and cheese or serve on the side. I also recommend a side salad!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat for 60-90 seconds.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 serving
Calories
202kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
190mg
(8%)
Potassium
395mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 395mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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